Description
Delicate cookies infused with salted butter and a hint of vanilla, perfect for enhancing gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Optional add-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and combine well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sea salt.
- Gradually fold the dry mixture into the butter mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in any optional ingredients.
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, substitute coconut oil for butter. Use maple syrup or agave nectar as sweeteners for lower glycemic alternatives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
